Running offers numerous health benefits, but it’s crucial to take preventive measures against potential risks like cardiac arrest and stroke. Here’s how runners can minimize these dangers through proper training strategies, regular health checkups, and monitoring heart rate, hydration, and electrolyte levels. This article is guided by expert advice from ThS.BS Huỳnh Thị Ngọc Huyền, […]
Category: HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Does Running Make You Shorter? Debunking the Myth
Running, a popular and beneficial form of exercise, has often been associated with concerns about its potential impact on height. The belief that running could stunt growth or lead to a shorter stature has circulated for years, prompting questions about its validity. Let’s delve deeper into this topic to understand the science behind these claims […]
5 signs runners need to replace their running shoes
Wear and tear on the sole, midsole cushioning, unpleasant odor, etc., are signs that runners need to replace their running shoes to avoid pain, injuries, and negative impacts on performance. Running shoes are not just fashion accessories; they are also important companions for every runner in training or competition. Specialized running shoes often have specific […]
Strategies to Lower Resting Heart Rate
If you’re looking to lower your resting heart rate, there are several strategies you can try. By incorporating regular exercise and physical activity, making changes to your diet and hydration, practicing stress management and relaxation techniques, and making lifestyle changes and considering medical options, you can work towards achieving a lower resting heart rate. Regular Exercise […]
A guide to Resting Heart Rate for running
Understanding Resting Heart Rate Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at complete rest. It’s a good indicator of your cardiovascular fitness and overall heart health. For most adults, a normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). Why Resting […]
These 4 Foods better for Sleep and Stronger Running
Struggling to fall (or stay) asleep? Then be sure you’ve had your fill of these snooze-inducers before hitting the hay. Beans. If you’re tossing and turning, consider serving beans instead of beef for dinner more often. Research has shown that a diet rich in dietary fiber may help us spend more time in slow-wave sleep, […]
Guide on How to Eat Before Running
For runners today, most of you don’t eat before running but only drink water, which makes the body quickly hungry and more easily fatigued. Here is a guide for you to eat some light foods before running. If you are hungry and cold, your body loses heat quickly, making you more susceptible to colds and […]